Obituary for Frank M. Dunbar
Frank Manly Dunbar, 82, passed away at a Bangor hospital and met his Savior face-to-face on Jesus’ birthday, December 25, 2021. He was born at home on January 5, 1939, to Don and Kay Dunbar. Known as “Papa” to many, he was a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown, Bucksport, and graduated in June 1958. In September, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline Willett, and they celebrated their 62nd anniversary Sept 1st.
Frank honorably served his country in the US Army from 1958-61 with his final station in Thule, Greenland. He was an expert marksman on the rifle team and was a firearms Safety Instructor for the state of Maine.
After completing his military service, he attended Hanson’s Barber School in Lewiston and graduated in 1962. He maintained a barber shop in seven locations on Main Street for 54 years to the day, received the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award in 2009, and retired in 2016. His daughter, Diana Roberts, barbered with him for 28 years and continues to operate the shop where he loved to visit. He attended auctioneer school in Missouri in 1970, and had many successful auctions.
Frank was an avid supporter of local school sports and was very involved in community affairs. He served as a Bucksport Town Councilman, a member of the Bucksport Rod and Gun Club, Economic Development Committee, Board of Assessment, Bucksport Historical Society, charter member of the Veterans’ Memorial Committee, President of the Class of 1958 Alumni, and Chaplain of American Legion Post 93. He also served on the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Commission. As a Notary Public, he performed weddings for generations of families.
The things Frank held most dear in his life were his faith, family and friends. He was a member of the Belfast Nazarene Church and Bucksport River of Hope Church. As a people person, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a certified antler scorer for MASTIC. Frank earned a vast reputation as a storyteller, and never tired of entertaining his listeners.
His military service sparked a passionate interest in veterans’ affairs, and he was instrumental in placing flags on veterans’ graves. He loved history, and had a special interest in WWII, with memorable trips to the memorial in D.C. and Iwo Jima for the 60th Reunion in 2005.
Surviving in addition to his devoted wife, Jackie, are his daughters, Diana Roberts and her husband, Kyle, of Orland, Molly Dunbar of Bucksport; five grandchildren, David Leeman and his wife, Christy, of Bucksport, Kathleen Leeman of Bucksport, Tyler Albee and his wife, Tasha, of Alaska, Keith Roberts of Bucksport, Torree Albee of Michigan; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jade, Mason, Bella; a sister, Donna Hoffmann of Bucksport; brother-in-law Robert Thurston of Florida; sister-in-law Becky McGlauflin and her husband, Phil of Bucksport; many nieces and one nephew; dear friends Wally and Rue Babcock of Bucksport. He was predeceased by both parents, and a sister, Betty Thurston.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Bucksport Performing Arts Center, 100 Miles Lane, Bucksport. Interment will be in Silver Lake Cemetery, Bucksport, immediately following the service.
Frank honorably served his country in the US Army from 1958-61 with his final station in Thule, Greenland. He was an expert marksman on the rifle team and was a firearms Safety Instructor for the state of Maine.
After completing his military service, he attended Hanson’s Barber School in Lewiston and graduated in 1962. He maintained a barber shop in seven locations on Main Street for 54 years to the day, received the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award in 2009, and retired in 2016. His daughter, Diana Roberts, barbered with him for 28 years and continues to operate the shop where he loved to visit. He attended auctioneer school in Missouri in 1970, and had many successful auctions.
Frank was an avid supporter of local school sports and was very involved in community affairs. He served as a Bucksport Town Councilman, a member of the Bucksport Rod and Gun Club, Economic Development Committee, Board of Assessment, Bucksport Historical Society, charter member of the Veterans’ Memorial Committee, President of the Class of 1958 Alumni, and Chaplain of American Legion Post 93. He also served on the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Commission. As a Notary Public, he performed weddings for generations of families.
The things Frank held most dear in his life were his faith, family and friends. He was a member of the Belfast Nazarene Church and Bucksport River of Hope Church. As a people person, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a certified antler scorer for MASTIC. Frank earned a vast reputation as a storyteller, and never tired of entertaining his listeners.
His military service sparked a passionate interest in veterans’ affairs, and he was instrumental in placing flags on veterans’ graves. He loved history, and had a special interest in WWII, with memorable trips to the memorial in D.C. and Iwo Jima for the 60th Reunion in 2005.
Surviving in addition to his devoted wife, Jackie, are his daughters, Diana Roberts and her husband, Kyle, of Orland, Molly Dunbar of Bucksport; five grandchildren, David Leeman and his wife, Christy, of Bucksport, Kathleen Leeman of Bucksport, Tyler Albee and his wife, Tasha, of Alaska, Keith Roberts of Bucksport, Torree Albee of Michigan; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jade, Mason, Bella; a sister, Donna Hoffmann of Bucksport; brother-in-law Robert Thurston of Florida; sister-in-law Becky McGlauflin and her husband, Phil of Bucksport; many nieces and one nephew; dear friends Wally and Rue Babcock of Bucksport. He was predeceased by both parents, and a sister, Betty Thurston.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Bucksport Performing Arts Center, 100 Miles Lane, Bucksport. Interment will be in Silver Lake Cemetery, Bucksport, immediately following the service.